Sustainability in Dentistry Quiz

What is the biggest contributor to the carbon footprint of dentistry?

• Patient travel

• Staff travel

• Single-use items

• Nervous patients hyperventilating and exhaling more CO2 than usual

Which single-use dental item lacks a feasible reusable alternative?

• Plastic cup

• Syringe

• Gloves

• Face mask

Which of the following statements describing digital technology in dentistry is true?

• It is unquestionably more sustainable due to reduced material consumption.

• It is generally regarded as more sustainable, although the management of electronic waste remains a concern.

• It represents a low-cost alternative to traditional methods.

• It does not enhance patient comfort during interventions.

Next to the cafeteria in this building, waste bins are provided for the following types of waste:

• Plastic, paper, communal waste

• Glass, plastic, communal waste

• Plastic, glass, infectious waste

• Infectious, communal, hazardous waste

In Budapest, the following types of waste are collected in the same bins:

• Paper, plastic

• Plastic, glass

• Plastic, metal

• Metal, glass

In which type of bin should patients dispose of their face masks?

• Plastic recycling bins

• Paper recycling bins

• Communal waste bins (as they are not recyclable)

• Waste bin for sharp objects

Which of the following environmentally unfriendly practices is rare in Hungary?

• Using composite resin for fillings

• Using amalgam for fillings

• Performing medically not indicated cosmetic interventions

• Using single-use plastic cups

Environmental protection means:

• Preventing environmental damage

• Reducing environmental damage

• Restoring the environment

• All of the above

What proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to the healthcare sector?

• 0.5%

• 1%

• 2.6%

• 4.4%

Compared to the global average, how do Hungary's healthcare-related greenhouse gas emissions rank?

• Well above the global average

• Well below the global average

• About the same

• Hungary's greenhouse gas emissions are zero